Sign in Subscribe

artificial intelligence

Perplexity's Ambitious Bid to Acquire Chrome

Perplexity's Ambitious Bid to Acquire Chrome

After a significant antitrust loss, Google may be compelled to part with its prized Chrome browser. Amidst this backdrop, Perplexity, an AI-focused company, has made headlines by offering an astonishing $34.5 billion to acquire Chrome. Despite the impressive bid, Perplexity doesn't have this amount readily available in

Google Gemini Advances with New Personalization and Privacy Features

Google Gemini Advances with New Personalization and Privacy Features

Google is enhancing its AI-driven chatbot, Gemini, by introducing significant changes in its data interaction dynamics. The tech giant has unveiled a new feature in its AI chatbot that allows it to remember details from past interactions to offer better responses. This adjustment is aimed at personalizing the user experience

When AI Became Unavoidable: The Hype Cycle Explored

When AI Became Unavoidable: The Hype Cycle Explored

In the ever-evolving world of technology, news about artificial intelligence (AI) has become inescapable. This new era, often referred to as the 'AI hype cycle,' is characterized by the rapid and widespread dissemination of AI-related content across various platforms. The Principal and Director of Applied AI at Fractal,

The Escalating AI Hype: How AI Dominated Conversations

The Escalating AI Hype: How AI Dominated Conversations

The surge in discussions about artificial intelligence isn't just a figment of your imagination. Recently, Zach Perkel, the Principal at Fractal, tracked AI-related posts on Hacker News, revealing we've reached a peak in AI interest. Between January 2019 and August 2025, Perkel analyzed 24,910 articles,

The Rising Wave of AI: A Look at the Current Hype Cycle

The Rising Wave of AI: A Look at the Current Hype Cycle

In recent years, the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence has become almost impossible to ignore. The rapid growth of AI interest has been significant, particularly acknowledged by Zach Perkel of Fractal, a leading enterprise AI firm. According to Perkel, there's now a notable peak in AI news coverage, notably

Researchers Unveil Promptware Attack Using Google Calendar to Manipulate Smart Home Gadgets

Researchers Unveil Promptware Attack Using Google Calendar to Manipulate Smart Home Gadgets

The proliferation of generative AI systems across the tech industry is undeniable, with giants like Google emphasizing AI safety. Yet, the rapid evolution of AI capabilities has led to new malware threats, termed "promptware" by researchers from Tel Aviv University. This team demonstrated how simple calendar appointments could

The Impact of AI on Google Search: Dispelling Misconceptions

The Impact of AI on Google Search: Dispelling Misconceptions

In the tech world, Google has often faced criticism for its AI-driven search strategies and their alleged negative impact on web traffic. Recently, Google's head of search, Liz Reid, addressed these concerns in a thought-provoking blog post. She insisted that AI isn’t diminishing search clicks but instead